Computer fundamentals

CPU stands for __________.

• central processing unit
• computer processing unit
• central protection unit
• computer protection unit

What is the main job of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?

• It executes the instructions from a program stored in memory
• It stores data and instructions that the computer will need
• It transfers data between the various components of the computer

Which of the following is not a good way to protect your computer?  

• Install antivirus software
• Back up important files
• Skip operating system updates
• Plug it into a surge protector

Which of the following are NOT types of computer hardware?

• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Microsoft Windows
• Motherboard

The brain of any computer system is

• ALU

• Memory

• CPU

• Control Unit

• None of the above

1. What is the information or instructions for your computer?

• hardware

• bios

• cpu

• software

A computer's language is called________ code.

• bit

• Byte

• binary

• pixel

Which component is responsible for holding data , instructions and information in the computer when processing is taking place?

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• Secondary Storage

RAM stands for?

• random access memory
• read about memory
• read access memory
• random about memory 

ROM stands for?

• random only memory
• read only memory
• recover only memory
• retro only memory